The research work of Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaowanan Khundam on “Medical Training in the Virtual World” was featured in the Walailak Research & Innovation program.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaowanan Khundam, the head of the Multimedia Animation and Game Technology program, was featured on the Walailak Research & Innovation program. He discussed research on virtual reality (VR) technology and metaverse in the context of future medical applications.

In this research project, VR technology was utilized to create realistic simulations of various medical scenarios, enhancing medical training experiences. The project not only focused on training for inserting breathing tubes but also aimed to innovate for future medical training applications. This research received funding from Walailak University’s WU62245 research fund and resulted in the publication of two research articles.

1. Khundam, C., Sukkriang, N., & Noël, F. (2021). No difference in learning outcomes and usability between using controllers and hand tracking during a virtual reality endotracheal intubation training for medical students in Thailand. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 18, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2021.18.22
2. Khundam, C., Vorachart, V., Preeyawongsakul, P., Hosap, W., & Noël, F. (2021). A Comparative Study of Interaction Time and Usability of Using Controllers and Hand Tracking in Virtual Reality Training. MDPI Informatics, 8(3), 60, 1-13.

https://doi.org/10.3390/informatics8030060

The benefits of this research project span various dimensions, and its technological applications have significant implications in the field of medical training and surgical procedures. Medical students can utilize this system to learn and practice surgical procedures in a realistic virtual environment.